CVE-2023-40714

Description

A relative path traversal in Fortinet FortiSIEM versions 7.0.0, 6.7.0 through 6.7.2, 6.6.0 through 6.6.3, 6.5.1, 6.5.0 allows attacker to escalate privilege via uploading certain GUI elements

Remediation

Solution:

  • Please upgrade to FortiSIEM version 7.0.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiSIEM version 6.7.4 or above Please upgrade to FortiSIEM version 6.6.4 or above Please upgrade to FortiSIEM version 6.5.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiSIEM version 6.4.3 or above

Category

9.9
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.35%
Affected: Fortinet FortiSIEM
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-085

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40714?
CVE-2023-40714 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-40714?
To fix CVE-2023-40714: Please upgrade to FortiSIEM version 7.0.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiSIEM version 6.7.4 or above Please upgrade to FortiSIEM version 6.6.4 or above Please upgrade to FortiSIEM version 6.5.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiSIEM version 6.4.3 or above
Is CVE-2023-40714 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-40714 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-40714?
CVE-2023-40714 affects Fortinet FortiSIEM.
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